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7 Celebrities Who Collect Model Trains
If you ever find yourself rubbing Armani-clad elbows with the rich and famous--and kudos to you, if you do--you need not worry about devolving into a tongue-tied mess with nothing interesting to contribute to a lively conversation. It turns out that several members of entertainment's A-listers are model train aficionados and would love to chat [...]
A Matter of Scale: How to Choose the Right Train Set for Your Space
When you select the right size train set for the space you have available, you need to consider two major factors: gauge and scale. Scale refers to the size of the model train compared to a real train. An HO scale locomotive, for instance, is 1/87 the size of an actual locomotive. Gauge refers to [...]
Model Train Essentials: Using the Proper Tools
Having the right tools for the job makes any process easier and more enjoyable. Have you ever tried to care for a garden without a high-quality trowel, pruners, gloves, and other necessary tools? Or perhaps you tried undertaking home repairs using the tools you had on hand and things became far easier when you invested [...]